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LRmud



Member Since: 22 Oct 2014
Location: IV12 Highland
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Scotland 1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Baltic Blue
300tdi Double Core Intercooler fitted
Yesterday, the Allisport Double Core Intercooler arrived. Beautifully made, by the way - and sooo shiny! Laughing

The Bonnet Slam Panel needed a bit of cutting and the nearside panel needed opening out to accommodate the extra depth.


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I had tuned the FIP last week and it was still a bit smokey.

I haven't tuned the FIP any more yet but right now the engine seems 100% transformed. I can make progress down the road with less right foot and when I need the power it's right there - no hesitation. EGT is currently around 540 degC maximum but generally sits around 300 degC normal running.

I should've done this much earlier in my ownership but at £470, it seemed a bit steep. Now though, I've got to say I'm glad I bit the bullet. Thumbs Up

I'll try and edit to add some pics later - done. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1989 Defender 90
Toyota Aygo & Honda FR-V
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geobloke



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Have to agree. One of the best things I did to my 200tdi. Super modification. Thumbs Up
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shaggydog



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Interesting reading.

I had read that if you did just the intercooler with no pump tweak it makes it ;less powerful as it is effectively under fuelling.

Will save up the pennies I think Thumbs Up Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
what was max EGT prior to the fit of the bigger intercooler? Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #514569 15th Mar 2016 3:18pm
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LRmud



Member Since: 22 Oct 2014
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Scotland 1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Baltic Blue
Before I started any tuning, I recorded 470 degC when absolutely canning it Twisted Evil

The FIP Pin was then turned, starwheel turned, smoke screw turned, then Starwheel was adjusted a wee bit to keep the smoke sensible. I left the nylon washer/spacer in place for now.
It was still a bit smokey on take-off and hard acceleration - so, probably still overfuelling. Max EGT was about 509 degC.

Then the Intercooler arrived so instead of faffing about with more FIP tuning to reduce smoke, I fitted the Intercooler.

I now have less smoke than before, but EGT is at 540 degC. I was expecting it to be lower TBH, but I'm quite happy with what it's doing. Nowhere near the figures of 690/700 degC quoted elsewhere. I also have a one box, free-flowing exhaust fitted so that should help keep the temp sensible.

If you are fitting this Intercooler, it needs more fuel than standard, but as I said, it was probably over-fuelled before I fitted it.

I'm sure I could tweek some more but very happy for now...then again, knowing myself, I'll tweek it again next week!!!! Rolling with laughter --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1989 Defender 90
Toyota Aygo & Honda FR-V
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jst



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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
i guess the colder air is making more use of the fuel with it overfueled hence the higher EGT with the I/C.

if it has been std it could well of been lower i guess.

if it makes you feel better mine goes to 725.... Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
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LRmud



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Scotland 1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Baltic Blue
725 Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked

Whoooaaahhhh!! All stop! Laughing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1989 Defender 90
Toyota Aygo & Honda FR-V
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jst



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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
yep, change up point! well its an auto but you get the idea! Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #514585 15th Mar 2016 3:59pm
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